| Definition: |
Poisoning caused by an exposure to carbolic acid.
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| Alternative Names: |
Phenol
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| Poisonous Ingredient: |
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| Where Found: |
- various antiseptics
- various disinfectants
- various germicides
- adhesive dyes
- perfumes
- textiles
- lubricating oils
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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| Symptoms: |
- body as a whole
- excessive sweating
- excessive thirst
- convulsions
- decreased urine output
- no urine output
- urine discoloration
- respiratory
- deep, rapid breathing
- wheezing
- eyes, ears, nose, and throat:
- skin
- gastrointestinal
- nausea and/or vomiting
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- heart and blood vessels
- nervous system
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| Home Treatment: |
Call Poison Control Center for appropriate treatment. Flush eyes and wash skin if exposed.
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| Before Calling Emergency: |
Determine the following information:- the patient's age, weight, and condition
- the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- the time it was swallowed
- the amount swallowed
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| Poison Control, or a local emergency number: |
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Bring the poison container with you to the emergency room.
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| What to expect at the emergency room: |
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:- Dilute with water or milk.
- Administer activated charcoal.
- Use gastric lavage.
- Administer a cathartic (bowel evacuator).
- Treat the symptoms.
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
Survival beyond 48 hours usually indicates recovery will occur.
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